On the 29th episode of The Matters Of The Heart podcast, I have the privilege of having  Enala Maturure in our midst. She is of Malawian origin but grew up in Zimbabwe.

Enala is a Mum of 4, an advocate for racial inequality, a support worker, and a community worker with BME Suffolk Support Group (BSSG). 

She is also a passionate cook who loves to cook for people. 

We delved into areas like 

🎯 1:55 Introduction 

🎯 4:04 Her domestic violence journey

🎯22:35 Effects of Domestic violence in children

🎯26:28 Services available for children

🎯29:58 Causes of domestic abuse

🎯35:08 Who does domestic abuse affect

🎯36:13 Can an abuser change

🎯38:40 How did you end your abusive relationship

🎯40:15 How long she has been on her own

🎯41:17 Why don’t victims leave an abusive relationship

🎯43:00 Deliberation on the abused murdered Nigerian gospel artist

🎯56:30 First point of call for people experiencing domestic abuse

🎯01:03:40 Her final words for our listeners 

Enala also highlighted that there’s life after domestic abuse so the safety of the woman and that of their children should always come first.

Enala could be reached @[email protected]

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